93 weird facts you may not believe are true
The world is weird, as are people and even animals. From laws about tying up your giraffe in Atlanta to a precious metal lurking in your blood, there are endless bizarre wonders you may not […]
20 companies where women are most satisfied with their pay
Women know they’re under-compensated. The current pay gap in the United States is roughly 20 percent, so it’s not surprising that a 2019 survey conducted by InHerSight found that 51 percent of women say they […]
20 great companies for working moms
Eighty percent of mothers with children aged six to 18 and 70 percent of mothers with children under the age of six also do paid work full-time, yet the American workplace remains largely unfriendly to the working […]
13 expert safety tips to stay safe while boating this summer
The arrival of summer and warm weather means putting on your captain’s hat and taking to the open water on boats. But like driving, boating is a big responsibility and comes with risks. Follow these […]
Is 75 the new 65? How we need to rethink what it means to be ‘old’
In 1950, men and women at age 65 could expect to live about 11 years more on average. Today, that number has gone up to 17, and the United Nations forecasts that it will increase by about […]
13 steps to turn off digital distractions & improve your quality of life
Sure, you’ve heard of Marie Kondo and her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. But the war on clutter has multiple fronts. For instance, what about the digital clutter in your life? First, a definition: […]
The rise of ‘cool’ senior living communities
Seven years ago, when Ella Pfaehler, now 78, wanted to compete in a triathlon, she headed over to the pool at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, South Carolina, and joined a training team. Joan […]
Pride 2019: This LGBTQ-inclusive team is breaking barriers in synchronized swimming
When Shaina Dinsdale first moved to New York in 2013, she was told she could find anything. But she couldn’t find a way to use her background in synchronized swimming. A friend of a friend […]
8 world record fireworks displays you’ve got to see to believe
Some things in life are just better when they’re bigger, and that includes fireworks. If you love a good pyrotechnic show, you may want to travel to some of the destinations included on this list. […]
The Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed on July 4 (and other facts you may not know)
Independence Day is the day we as Americans celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, but how much do you really know about the famous early-American breakup letter to King George penned back in […]